Anikulapo’s TV series debuts in Lagos beforeĀ its releaseĀ on March 1
The whole main cast of the new series, along with a few extra A-list actors dressed in bright and charming outfits, attended the premiere, which took place at the Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja. The epic series Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre will debut on Netflix in more than 190 countries on March 1. During the […]
Oppenheimer was the big winner of the SAG Award night
The SAG Awards took place in Los Angeles on Saturday, honouring the best acting performances of the year in TV and film. Winners at the annual ceremony are voted for by other actors. Oppenheimer was the big winner of the night, cementing its status as the frontrunner ahead of the Oscars on March 10. Christopher […]
Lagos Govt appoints viral dancing corps member as Youth Ambassador
The Lagos State government has named Osawere Austin Dayo, a corps member who recently went viral on social media, as a Youth Ambassador. Dayo, a Theatre Arts graduate from the University of Ibadan (UI), is currently doing his national youth service at King’s College Annex in Lagos, but gained public attention a few days ago […]
Nigerian Govt Set To Ban Export Of Cooking Gas
The Federal Government says it is interacting with the critical sectors to halt exportation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas in view of its rising cost. The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo who disclosed this at the opening of its Internal Stakeholdersā Workshop, on Thursday all LPG […]
Francis Ngannou Set for PFL Debut Against Winner of Bader vs. Ferreira Bout
Francis Ngannou will make his Professional Fighters League debut against the winner of Saturday’s bout between Ryan Bader and Renan Ferreira. The 37-year-old joined the PFL last year but is set to box Britain’s Anthony Joshua in Riyadh on March 8. Ngannou lost narrowly to Tyson Fury on his boxing debut last October. American Bader, […]
Former Barcelona star Dani Alves GUILTY of sexual assault, sentenced to 4 years and 6 months
Dani Alves has been found GUILTY of sexually assaulting a young woman in a Barcelona nightclub, a Spanish court ruled today Thursday. The (3-Judge Panel) sentenced Alves to FOUR YEARS, SIX MONTHS. Alves, aged 40, denied any wrongdoing during a trial that took place over three days this month. The decision can however be appealed.
Emilia Clarke and Mother Receive MBEs from Prince William
Emilia Clarke, known for starring as āKhaleesi mother of Dragonsā in the fantasy series Game of Thrones alongside her mother, have received their MBEs from Prince William at Windsor Castle. The pair were named in the New Year Honours list for āservices to people with brain injuries.ā The actress suffered two brain haemorrhages in her […]
Wendy Williams is diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia
American talk show host, Wendy Williams Hunter, was diagnosed last year with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Her care team revealed it was sharing the news “to correct inaccurate and hurtful rumours about her health”. The news of her diagnosis comes a day after a People Magazine cover story, in which relatives said […]
Labour Party Chairman Abure arrested over Murder allegations and possession of firearm
The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has been arrested by policemen in Benin City, the Edo State capital. In updated reports, the Police Force said Abure, was arrested for attempted murder, illegal possession of firearms, and related offences. Police spokesman Tijani Momoh told newsmen that Abure and four others were arrested […]
UK sanctions Russian prison chiefs after activist Navalny’s death
The UK has frozen the assets of six Russian prison bosses in charge of the Arctic penal colony where opposition leader Alexei Navalny died. The sanctioned individuals will also be banned from travelling to the UK. Western leaders say the blame for Navalny’s death lies with the Russian authorities, including President Putin. UK Foreign Secretary […]